Warning after man approaches boy, 11

People in a Kerry town have been urged to be vigilant after an alleged suspicious approach by a man to an 11-year-old boy.

Gardaí are investigating a reported incident in Kenmare on Tuesday.

The boy was walking home from a friend’s house at 6.40pm when he was approached and offered sweets to try to persuade him to get into a van. He refused, ran home, and the matter was reported to the gardaí.